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title: "Towns Fund - what works for culture? - AWARD"
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# Towns Fund - what works for culture? - AWARD

Buyer: HISTORIC ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3db4adb8-5c5a-4c9a-9fe1-7f3f3d38ae45

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Towns Fund - what works for culture? - AWARD" has been completed and was initiated by Historic England, based in Swindon, United Kingdom. This project falls under the industry category of "Recreational, cultural and sporting services" and was conducted through an open procurement method. The tender period concluded on 12 April 2021, while the contract was scheduled to commence on 26 April 2021 and end on 18 June 2021, with a total value of £30,000 and a minimum value of £25,000.

This opportunity can facilitate business growth for organisations involved in research, particularly those focused on cultural and recreational sectors. Companies that specialise in evaluating cultural projects, conducting social research, or offering consultancy services in cultural development would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders. Engaging with the insights from this procurement could also help businesses tailor their proposals to align with public investment priorities within the Towns Fund framework.

## Notice

The DCMS cultural agencies wish jointly to commission research into the reasons why culture (in its broad sense) was or was not included in bids made by the 100 towns eligible for public investment through the Towns Fund and what lessons can be learned from the application process. Of the 100 bids, only a proportion included cultural projects, with sport perhaps being least well represented. By looking into the decision-making process of a sample of bids and talking to those involved, the cultural agencies hope to gain insight into what worked, for whom and why.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd08b55e-e3f1-4051-8c6e-186f2505f936 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Apr 2021 - 18 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HISTORIC ENGLAND |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 2EH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Mannington and Western |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY ADVISERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2022 at 13:44 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd08b55e-e3f1-4051-8c6e-186f2505f936
- 29 Jun 2021 at 12:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd08b55e-e3f1-4051-8c6e-186f2505f936

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd08b55e-e3f1-4051-8c6e-186f2505f936
  17th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/historic-england/aspx/Home

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